CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools confirmed a car hit an exterior wall at an elementary campus Friday afternoon.
The district confirmed to WCNC Charlotte a car hit the wall of Dilworth Elementary School, near exterior stairs during nearby police activity. CMS said no students or staff were endangered, although the school did enter a modified lockdown temporarily.
A WCNC Charlotte viewer tweeted out a video shortly after the crash, claiming police were chasing a suspect. WCNC Charlotte has asked the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department to confirm details. As of publication, we have not been provided a response.
This article will be updated once new information is available.
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